The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West. The Institute advances ecological literacy and habitat restoration through educational outreach and direct service programs.

Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, (a private 501(c)3 non-profit), was founded in 1989 as Friends of Opal Creek to gain protection of the Opal Creek watershed for future generations to study and enjoy, a goal we achieved in 1996 through federal legislation.

eNRG Kayaking was founded by former USA Canoe/Kayak Team Member (and ACA instructor Trainer) Sam Drevo, and his college friend Justin Rae after graduating Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR 2000 and establishing the Paddling Club at Lewis and Clark College. In the first decade of business th